Upping the ante for attendees of the event, the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is sponsoring an on-site career fair to immediately connect employers and skilled workers in City's booming tech sector. There are thousands of open jobs in tech and digital entertainment and innovation, far exceeding Vancouver's supply of talented, available workers. Taking the career fair across three cities in Canada, The HTML500 platform will ensure top talent is secured for Vancouver's growing tech sector and also increase the long-term supply by motivating future generations to code.

After the opening remarks, Ian McKay, CEO of VEC, can provide insight into what the VEC is doing to grow the city's brand to attract more global talent & investment to the City.